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Forest Sangha Calendar 2004
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2004 ] 2547
This year 2004 calendar features images taken by various photographersincluding Irene Monti (May, July, Sept & Dec), Sammita (Feb, April & Nov),
Jeff Pick (Jan, Aug) and Carlo Nicolai (Oct).
The scriptural quotes on each page are English renderings of verses from the Dhammapadataken from “A Dhammapada for Contemplation” (River Publications).
Grateful appreciation is expressed to all those who have giventheir assistance with this production.
LUNAR OBSERVANCE DAYS
These are days devoted to quiet reflection at the monastery.Visitors may come and take the Precepts for the day and join in all
or part of the extended evening meditation.
The dates for the lunar observances are determined by a traditional method of calculation,and are not always the same dates as the precise astronomical occurrences.
THE MAJOR FULL-MOON DAYS OF 2004 / 2547 - 48
Magha Puja March 5 (‘Sangha Day’)Commemorates the spontaneous gathering of 1250 arahants, to whom the Buddha
gave the exhortation on the basis of the discipline (Ovada Patimokkha).
Vesakha Puja (Wesak) June 2 (‘Buddha Day’)Commemorates the birth, enlightenment and passing away of the Buddha.
Asalha Puja July 31 (‘Dhamma Day’)Commemorates the Buddha’s first discourse, given to the five samanas
in the Deer Park at Sarnath, near Varanasi. The traditionalRainy-Season Retreat (Vassa) begins on the next day.
Pavarana Day October 28This marks the end of the three-month Vassa-retreat. In the following month,
lay people may offer the Kathina-robe as part of a general alms-giving ceremony.
WEB ADDRESSES FOR THIS FOREST SANGHA COMMUNITY
www.forestsangha.orgwww.dhammatalks.org.uk
Calendar design & production by River Publications, 2 Harnham Hall Cottages, Harnham, Belsay, Northumberland NE20 0HF, UK.
© River Publications(e-mail: [email protected])
2004 2547
Kathina ceremony – Aruna Ratanagiri – UK
Blessed is the arising of a Buddha; blessed is the revealing of the Dhamma;blessed is the concord of the Sangha; delightful is harmonious communion. (Dhp. v. 194)
JanuaryThu 1 Sat 17
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Fri 16Ven. Ajahn Chah Memorial Day
2004 2547
Ma Medhanandi and friends – New Zealand
You become a monk or a nun by seeng through this world with understanding, by rising above good and badand living a life of purity and contemplation. (Dhp. v. 267)
FebruarySun 1 Mon 16
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2004 2547
Kuti in Chithurst forest, UK
Having transformed evil one is called a great being. Living peacefully one is called a contemplative.Having given up impurity one is called a renunciate. (Dhp. v. 388)
MarchMon 1 Wed 17
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Magha Puja
2004 2547
Almsround – Bodhinyanarama – New Zealand
One who transforms old and heedless ways into fresh and wholesome actsbrings light into the world like the moon freed from clouds. (Dhp. v. 173)
AprilThu 1 Sat 16
Sun 17
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2004 2547
Switzerland
The Awakened Ones can but point the way;we must make the effort ourselves. (Dhp. v. 276)
MaySat 1 Mon 17
Tue 18
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2004 2547
Abhayagiri Sangha, California, USA
Beware of the attachment that springs from fondness, for separation from those one holds dear is painful,while if you take sides neither for nor against, there will be no bondage. (Dhp. v. 211)
JuneTue 1 Wed 16
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Tue 15
Vesakha Puja
2004 2547
Walking meditation – Chithurst forest – UK
The beauty of pure conduct conditions whole-hearted well-beingGiving rise to complete freedom from remorse. (Dhp. v. 276)
JulyThu 1 Sat 17
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Asalha Puja
2004 2547
Chanting – Aruna Ratanagiri – UK
Life is not easy for those who have a sense of shame, who are modest,pure-minded and detached, morally upright and reflective. (Dhp. v. 245)
AugustSun 1 Tue 17
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Enter Vassa
2004 2547
Ajahn Nyanarato – Aruna Ratanagiri – UK
You should follow the ways of those who are steadfast, discerning, pure and aware,just as the moon follows the path of the stars. (Dhp. v. 208)
SeptemberWed 1 Thu 16
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2004 2547
Near Santacittarama – Italy
It is a fool who indulges in dreaming about the most comfortable place to live,saying, “Here it will be warm, there it will be cool” – unaware of impending death. (Dhp. v. 286)
OctoberFri 1 Sun 17
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Pavarana Day (Vassa ends)
2004 2547 - 48
Bodhinyanarama Stupa – New Zealand
Having cleared all the hindrances to the Path – greed, rage, dullness and laziness, worry, anxiety and doubt– the noble being freely moves on. (Dhp. v. 295)
NovemberMon 1 Tue 16
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Anapanasati Day
2004 2548
Dhamma Hall – Aruna Ratanagiri – UK
By endeavour, vigilance, restraint and self-control,let the wise make islands of themselves which no flood can overwhelm. (Dhp. v. 25)
DecemberWed 1 Fri 17
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ASSOCIATED MONASTERIES AND CENTRESBelow are addresses of monasteries founded by Western disciples of Ajahn Chah, and associated centres.
The portal page for this community worldwide is:www.forestsangha.org
BRITAIN:
Amaravati Buddhist MonasteryGreat Gaddesden, Hemel Hempstead,
Hertfordshire HP1 3BZ Tel. Office: +44 (0)144 284 2455
Fax. +44 (0)144 284 3721Retreat Centre: +44 (0)144 284 3239
www.amaravati.org
Aruna Ratanagiri: Harnham Buddhist Monastery,
Harnham, Belsay, Northumberland NE20 0HFTel. +44 (0)1661 881 612Fax. +44 (0)1661 881 019
www.ratanagiri.org.uk
SWITZERLAND:
Kloster DhammapalaAm Waldrand,
CH-3718 Kandersteg. Tel. +41 (0)33 675 21 00Fax. +41 (0)33 675 22 41
AUSTRALIA:
Bodhinyana MonasteryLot 1, Kingsbury Drive,Serpentine 6205, WA.
Tel. +61 (0)8 9525 2420Fax. +61 (0)8 9525 3420www.dhammaloka.org.au
NEW ZEALAND:
Auckland Buddhist Vihara29 Harris Road,Mt. Wellington,
Auckland.Tel. +64 (0)9 5795 443
NORTH AMERICA:
Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery16201 Tomki Rd., Redwood Valley,
CA 95470, USA.Tel. +1 (707) 485 1630Fax. +1 (707) 485 7948
www.abhayagiri.org
BRITAIN:
Cittaviveka:Chithurst Buddhist MonasteryChithurst (W. Sussex), Petersfield,Hampshire GU31 5EUTel. +44 (0)1730 814 986Fax. +44 (0)1730 817 334
Hartridge Buddhist MonasteryOdle Cottage,Upottery, HonitonDevon EX14 9QETel. +44 (0)1404 89 1251Fax. +44 (0)1404 89 0023
ITALY:
SantacittaramaLocalita “Le Brulla”,02030 Frasso Sabino (Rieti), Italy.Tel./Fax. +39 07 6587 2186www.santacittarama.org
AUSTRALIA:
Bodhivana Monastery780 Woods Point Road,East Warburton,Victoria 3799Tel. +61 (0)3 5966 5999Fax. +61 (0)3 5966 5998
NEW ZEALAND:
Bodhinyanarama Monastery17 Rakau Grove, Stokes Valley,Wellington.Tel. +64 (0)4 5637 193 Fax. +64 (0)4 5635 125www.bodhinyanarama.net.nz
THAILAND:
Wat Pah NanachatBahn Bung Wai,Amper Warin,Ubon 34310.